McCulloch 966625101 Blower User Manual


 
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OPERATION
KNOW YOUR BLOWER
READ THIS I NSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETYRULES BEFOREOPERATING YOUR UNIT.
Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls
and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Choke Lever
Fuel Mix
Fill Cap
Starter
Rope
Throttle
Trigger
Spark
Plug
Upper Blower Tube
Primer
Bulb
Vacuum Handle
Lower Vacuum Tube
Upper Vacuum Tube
Vacuum Bag
Elbow Tube
High--Speed
Nozzle
Lower Blower Tube
STOP
Switch
STOP SWITCH
The STOP switch is used to stop the engine.
To stop the engine, push and hold the STOP
switch in the ST OP position until the engine
stops.
THROTTLE TRIGGER
The THROTTLE TRIGGER is used to select
the desired engine speed.
PRIMER BULB
The P RIMER B ULBremoves airfromthecar-
buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.
This allows you to start the engine with f ewer
pulls on the starter rope. Activate primer
bulbby pressing it and allowing it to return to
its original position.
CHOKE LEVER
The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine
toaidincoldstarting.Activatethechokeby
moving the choke lever to t he FULL C HOKE
position.After engineattempts to start, move the
choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.
Once engine starts, move choke lever to the
RUN posit i o n.
OPERATING TIPS
WARNING: While vacuuming o r
blowing debris, hold the unit with the muffler
side facing away from your body and clothes
(see O PERATING POSITION).
S To reduce the risk of hearing loss
associated with sound level(s), hearing
protection is required.
S To reduce the risk of i njury associated with
contacting rotating parts, stop the engine be-
fore i nstalling o r rem oving attachments. Do
not operate without guard(s) in place.
S Operate power equipment only at reasonable
hours--not early in the morning or late at night
when people might bedisturbed. Comply with
times listed in local ordinances. Usual recom-
mendations are 9 :00 a.m. to 5 :00 p.m.,
Monday though Saturday.
S To reduce noise levels, limit the number of
pieces of equipment used at any one time.
S To reduce noise levels, operate power
blowers a t the lowest possible throttle
speed to do the job.
S Use rakes and broom s toloosen debris be-
fore blowing.
S In dusty conditions, slightly dampen sur-
faces or use amister attachment when wa-
ter is available.
S Conserve water by using power blowers
instead of hoses for m any lawn and garden
applications, including areas such as gutters,
screens, patios, grills, porches, and gardens.
S Watchoutfor children,pets, openwindows,
or freshly washed cars. Blow debris away
safely.
S Use the full blower nozzle extension so the
air stream can work close to the ground.
S After using blowers and other equipment,
CLEAN UP! Dispose of debris in trash re-
ceptacles.